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April 2012

Dear University Park Neighbor,Spring has arrived a bit early this year and I hope you are been able to get out and enjoy the great weather. The following are the University Park announcements for April 2012.

All University Park neighbors are invited to participate by hosting a garage/yard sale at their own home. Organizers will create maps and advertise for you. Any unsold items will be picked up by the Salvation Army starting at 2:00 pm June 2nd.

To participate and/or to schedule the pick-up, please notify Jen Schmidt at schmidt640@yahoo.com or call Pam Adams at 303-898-3598 before May 29th. Provide your address, phone number and email for contact purposes for the Salvation Army pick up list (no one else will be given the addresses).

UPCC Summer Kick Off June 10th with
Music in the Park!

The UPCC is hosting the Humbuckers (a local band – starring a University Park resident!) at Observatory Park on the evening of June 10th. Bring your picnics, blankets, and friends for an evening of music, dancing and fun.

Nominate a UPCC Officer for the Annual Election

The annual election for UPCC officers, including President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, will be held at the upcoming UPCC May 2nd general meeting. The nominating committee is preparing a slate of candidates to be presented at the meeting for a vote. To suggest a candidate or participate on the nominating committee, please call Ellen Van Ness-Seymour (303-759-2488).

Advertise in the UPCC Purple Pages.

UPCC Purple Pages comes out late summer every year and is packed with local information, contact names and numbers and is a great way to advertize your business to the community. For more information, email pp@upcc.us

University Park Elementary News

UPark is getting a new Learning Landscape (a.k.a. playground) this summer. The PTA has organized a personalized Legacy Tile project that will be a part of the Landscape. Tiles can be purchased at $100 online or email kmochan@cruxco.com to learn more.

The tour needs volunteers the day of the event. Discounted tickets will be available for these volunteers in addition to a volunteer party. Contact Kirsten Pratt at rkspratt@aol.com if you can help.

Congratulations to Mr. Hernandez UPark’s fabulous librarian was honored by channel 9 as April’s “9Teachers Who Care“. Check out the story.

4″ Clay Pots new or in good condition are needed for a school project. If you have some you can drop them by the school office or leave them on the porch at 2219 S Harrison Street.

The Schlessman Family YMCA is hosting a Ladies Night Out, Friday, April 13, 5:00-9:00pm. The night is open to the public and will feature “spa”-like services. Learn more.

Street Sweepers will be in UPark the 3rd and 4th weeks this month so please try to keep your vehicles off the street. If they do go around your car, it would be great if you can tidy up the area yourself in the interest of cleaner Denver air and water. Learn more.Presidential Debate is Coming to DU

DU is slated to host the first Presidential Debate on October 3rd. Learn more on the DU website.

The UPCC is looking for a Neighborhood PR Team for the lead-up to the debate. Over 3000 press personnel are expected and the press will be looking for human-interest type stories about our great neighborhood. If you have an interest in PR and want to work on this fun special project, email Dana O’Connor at vp@upcc.us.

National Library Week is April 8 – April 14. Visit your public library and check out some special events.

April 18 the Buchtel Blvd./Pkway Coalition (BBC) meets at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Club, 2020 S. Monroe, to plan strategies for further safety and landscape along this parkway. All are welcome. Contact Mary at Myers3@comcast.net for more info.